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Mystery and Detective: Historical

A Murder in Macedon CBA 7600

by Anna Apostolou. Narrated by Floyd Hutton.

3 cassettes.

The young and comely Alexander takes power after the murder of his father, the one-eyed, lame, womanizing Philip of Macedon. Alexander asks his Jewish friends, Miriam and Simeon, to find out who was behind the murder. 1997.

The Silver Pigs [#1, Marcus Didius Falco mysteries] CBA 7369

by Lindsey Davis. Narrated by Steve Hunziker.

3 cassettes.

A hard-nosed private detective becomes entangled in the serpentine political intrigues of ancient Rome when he accompanies the new emperor Vespasian on a trip to Britain's silver mines.1989.

Face Down Beneath the Eleanor Cross [#4, Lady Susanna Appleton] CBA 7615

by Kathy Lynn Emerson. Narrated by Andrea Lewis.

3 cassettes.

The expert herbalist, Susanna, Lady Appleton, is accused of murder and will burn at the stake unless she finds the true killer. 2000.

The Maiden’s Tale [#8, Sister Frevisse Medieval mysteries] CBA 7601

by Margaret Frazer. Narrated by Lynn Rodgers.

4 cassettes.

A visit at the home of Sister Frevisse's cousin, Lady Alice, becomes dangerous because of political machinations with the duc of Orleans and King Henry VI. 1998.

A Shrine of Murders [#1, Kathryn Swinbrooke mysteries] CBA 7665

by C.L. Grace. Narrated by Alita Kiaer.

3 cassettes.

Physician and herbalist Kathryn Swinbrooke joins Colum Murtagh to investigate the poisoning of pilgrims visiting Becket's shrine during the 15th century. 1993.

Moody Gets the Blues [#1, Scott Moody mysteries] CBA 7086

by Steve Oliver. Narrated by Richard Staudt.

3 cassettes.

In 1978, Vietnam vet Scott Moody tries to become a private investigator. While driving a cab in the sleaziest sector of Spokane and downing doses of Thorazine, he takes a missing person case that soon turns to murder, and is fingered as a suspect. 1996.

Two for Joy [#2, John the Eunuch mysteries] CBA 7606

by Mary Reed. Narrated by Tim Clifford.

5 cassettes.

In sixth-century Constantinople, John the Eunuch must discover why the holy stylites are bursting into flames. 2003.

Dissolution [#1, Matthew Shardlake series] CBA 7591

by C.J. Sansom. Narrated by Andrea Lewis.

5 cassettes.

Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII's feared vicar-general, enlists fellow reformer and lawyer Matthew Shardlake to investigate a commissioner's murder, which may be tied to an impending rebellion. 2003.

Absolution by Murder [#1, Sister Fidelma Mysteries] CBA 7675

by Peter Tremayne. Narrated by Alita Kiaer.

3 cassettes.

In seventh century Ireland, young sister Fidelma of Kildare must act quickly to find who murdered a Celtic speaker at a religious conclave. 1994.

Shroud for the Archbishop [#2, Sister Fidelma Mysteries] CBA 7676

by Peter Tremayne. Narrated by Eileen Gruhn.

4 cassettes.

The Archbishop designate of Canterbury has been found dead, garroted in his chambers. His murderer seems apparent to all, since an Irish religieux was arrested by the palace guards as he fled, but the monk denies responsibility for the crime. 1995.

The Emperor’s Pearl CBA 7598

by Robert Hans Van Gulik. Narrated by Lynn Rodgers.

2 cassettes.

Set in 17th century China, a cerebral mystery about a death in a dragon boat race, a missing imperial jewel, an ancient goddess, and a savage murder. 1963.

Mystery and Detective: Contemporary

Murder with Puffins [#2, Meg Langslow mysteries] CBA 7642

by Donna Andrews. Narrated by Steve Hunziker.

3 cassettes.

A romantic getaway weekend off the coast of Maine turns murderous fast when Meg Langslow and her boyfriend try to catch a killer and prove Meg's father's innocence. 2000.

Bone in the Throat CBA 7580

by Anthony Bourdain. Narrated by John Nadeau.

3 cassettes.

Chef Tommy settles for a job in a non-glamorous restaurant in Little Italy and finds himself involved unwittingly as partner in Mafia crime and murder. 1995.

Wolf Tracks [#3, Annie O'Hara and Claudius mysteries] CBA 7611

by Ann Campbell. Narrated by Ann Lewis.

4 cassettes.

New England antiques dealer Annie O'Hara and her clue-sniffing canine companion, Claudius, tackle a series of deaths in their New Hampshire town. 2002.

Never Buried [#1, Leigh Koslow mysteries] CBA 7612

by Edie Claire. Narrated by Alis Parris.

3 cassettes.

A young advertising executive has her hands full when she loses her job, breaks up with her boyfriend, and finds a dead body in her backyard. 1999.

First Avenue CBA 7663

by Lowen Clausen. Narrated by Lynda Emel.

3 cassettes. 10.25 hours. Available for download.

The story of a Seattle cop who can't shake the image of the abandoned, dead baby he finds in a seedy hotel -- and who can't give up on finding the truth until those responsible are taken down. Some strong language.1999.

Third and Forever CBA 7714

by Lowen Clausen. Narrated by John Nadeau.

5 cassettes. 11.75 hours Available for download.

Despite a series of near misses, Grace moves steadily toward unmasking a dangerous stalker. Along the way she finds her own sense of identity and purpose transformed by her encounter with her family's roots in the South. Partially set in Seattle's University District.

The Alpine Advocate [#1, Emma Lord mysteries] CBA 7455

by Mary Daheim. Narrated by Stephanie Shandera.

3 cassettes. 8.25 hours. Available for download.

Newly arrived in a small Washington town, publisher-editor Emma Lord must solve the murder of Mark Doukas, the grandson of rich, old Neeny Doukas, whose only other grandchild is the prime suspect. 1992.

The Alpine Betrayal [#2, Emma Lord mysteries] CBA 7456

by Mary Daheim. Narrated by Kate Fleming.

3 cassettes. 7.5 hours. Available for download.

Soon after her return to her hometown to film a movie, Dani Marsh’s husband is murdered. Newspaper publisher Emma Lord investigates. 1993.

The Alpine Christmas [#3, Emma Lord mysteries] CBA 7454

by Mary Daheim. Narrated by Alis Parris.

3 cassettes.

The discovery of the dismembered bodies of two women in a lake leads Emma Lord and her assistant to investigate - an endeavor that puts Emma in the company of pranksters, peepers, and thieves. 1993.

The Alpine Menace [#13, Emma Lord mysteries] CBA 7453

by Mary Daheim. Narrated by Debbie Tully.

4 cassettes.

When publisher Emma Lord's long-lost cousin Ronnie comes under suspicion of murdering his girlfriend, she and supersnoop Vida must use their journalistic instincts to ferret out the real killer. 2000.

The Alpine Nemesis [#14, Emma Lord mysteries] CBA 7458

by Mary Daheim. Narrated by Cathy Kaufmann.

3 cassettes.

When Emma Lord races to scoop the story of a family feud, she uncovers a shocking town conspiracy. 2001.

The Alpine Obituary [#15, Emma Lord mysteries] CBA 7457

by Mary Daheim. Narrated by Alis Parris.

4 cassettes.

Emma Lord investigates the death of octogenarian Jack Froland, whom his wife insists was murdered. The local judge, a beautiful blonde, has received a blackmail letter, and there is also a possible arson to look into. 2002.

Major Vices [#7, Bed and Breakfast mysteries] CBA 7442

by Mary Daheim. Narrated by Jacky Kennedy.

4 cassettes.

Reluctantly agreeing to cater a seventy-fifth birthday bash for their eccentric billionaire uncle, cousins Judith and Renie faithfully set about their task until the septuagenarian birthday boy is murdered amid a cornucopia of wills. 1995.

Miss Zukas Shelves the Evidence CBA 7476

by Jo Dereske. Narrated by Lynn Rodgers.

3 cassettes.

When the police chief is helped to a near fatal fall, a potentially incriminating library book is found within reach. Librarian Helma Zukas, determined to uphold the privacy rights of library patrons, deletes the borrower’s name from library records, but not before she makes note of it. 2001.

The Smoke Room: A Novel of Suspense CBA 7797

by Earl Emerson. Narrated by Steve Hunziker.

4 cassettes.

Some might call it a sign that Jason Gum began his new job as a firefighter with a call to clean up the remains of a pig that has fallen 11,000 feet through the roof of a Seattle home. Mistakes and social foibles compound as this noir mystery unfolds, introducing the star-crossed Gum to villainy, life-threatening challenges, and a love affair with a seductive older woman. 2005.

Help Wanted: Orphans Preferred [#2, Mac Fontana mysteries] CBA 7485

by Earl Emerson. Narrated by Steve Hunziker.

3 cassettes.

Mac, fire chief and part-time sheriff in a small Washington town, tries to figure out why his men keep ending up the targets of foul play. He also finds himself drawn more and more to the wife of the fire department's paramedic. 1990.

The Rainy City [#1, Thomas Black mysteries] CBA 7489

by Earl Emerson. Narrated by Steve Hunziker.

3 cassettes.

When a pretty woman disappears, Seattle private detective Thomas Black gets soaked in sex and scandal - with murder in the forecast. 1985.

Yellow Dog Party [#6, Thomas Black mysteries] CBA 7595

by Earl Emerson. Narrated by Steve Hunziker.

3 cassettes.

Four businessmen hire Thomas Black to track down the women they had loved from a distance and lost, but Black uncovers a murder and a deadly plot that ensnares them all. 1991.

The Cheshire Moon [#2, Quinn series] CBA 7336

by Robert Ferrigno. Narrated by Ed Kennedy.

4 cassettes.

When Quinn's career as an investigative journalist came screeching to a halt after he was blamed for setting a killer free, it was Quinn's flaky friend Andy who came to his rescue. Now it's payback time; Andy witnessed a murder and the huge assassin with a crew-cut is after him. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Death in Little Tokyo [#1, Ken Tanaka series] CBA 7617

by Dale Furutani. Narrated by Ed Kennedy.

3 cassettes.

A femme fatale asks mystery buff and amateur sleuth Ken Tanaka to take on a case for her and he soon finds himself involved in a murder in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo. 1996.

The Double Bluff [#1, Leah Harris mysteries] CBA 7697

by Michael Hawley. Narrated by Andrea Lewis.

3 cassettes.

A Seattle police investigator and an Internal Affairs investigator team up to uncover a conspiracy of blood and brotherhood. 2000.

Silent Proof [#2, Leah Harris mysteries] CBA 7681

by Michael Hawley. Narrated by Ed Kennedy.

4 cassettes.

Seattle detectives race against time to keep a ruthless career criminal from being released from prison. 2003.

Square in the Face [#2, Claire Montrose mysteries] CBA 7112

by April Henry. Narrated by Debbie Tully.

3 cassettes.

Claire Montrose’s former coworker Lori's young son needs a bone marrow transplant, but she gave up her daughter to a secretive adoption agency, and someone is willing to kill to keep Claire from finding the truth. Some violence. 2000.

Chestnut Mare, Beware [#2, Nattie Gold mysteries] CBA 7613

by Jody Jaffe. Narrated by Eileen Gruhn.

4 cassettes.

The official version of how former beauty queen Josane Ashmore died is that she was trampled by her unruly chestnut mare. Her mother declares that it was murder. Can equestrian journalist Nattie go to Virginia and prove it? 1996.

Kiss of the Bees [#2, Brandon Walker series] CBA 7370

by J.A. Jance. Narrated by Eileen Gruhn.

5 cassettes.

Years after a serial killer visited horror and bloodshed on her family, Diana Ladd Walker again faces trauma when her adopted daughter disappears and all clues point to the return of the executed murderer. 2000.

Until Proven Guilty [#1, J.P. Beaumont mysteries] CBA 7452

by J.A. Jance. Narrated by Carter Bentley.

3 cassettes.

The beautiful woman who came to the little girl's funeral was irresistible to Seattle detective J. P. Beaumont. Beau won't rest until he finds out who killed the little girl and what is going on at the religious cult in Ballard. Some strong language, some descriptions of sex, some violence. 1985.

Trial by Fury [#3, J.P. Beaumont mysteries] CBA 7450

by J.A. Jance. Narrated by Carter Bentley.

3 cassettes.

When the naked body of an unidentified black man is found in a dumpster, detective Beaumont must discover who he is and who could be his killer. Contains descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 1986.

Without Due Process [#10, J.P. Beaumont mysteries] CBA 7718

by J.A. Jance. Narrated by Dave Elvin.

3 cassettes. 7.50 hours. Available for download.

Beau investigates the death of friend and fellow cop Ben Weston, trying to clear the Seattle cop’s name. Some strong language and some violence. 1992.

Name Withheld [#13, J.P. Beaumont mysteries] CBA 7449

by J.A. Jance. Narrated by Carter Bentley.

3 cassettes. 8.50 hours. Available for download.

Investigating the shooting death of a man whose corpse is found in Elliott Bay, Beau turns up an excess of suspects and is drawn into the world of biotechnology. Some strong language, some descriptions of sex, some violence. 1996.

Long Time Gone [#17, J.P. Beaumont mysteries] CBA 7817

by J.A. Jance. Narrated by Steve Hunziker.

4 cassettes.

Beau, currently a homicide investigator for the Washington State Attorney's office, must contend with a case concerning a nun who, under hypnotherapy, recovered memories of a murder she witnessed 50 years ago. Meanwhile, Beau's close friend and former partner, Ron Peters, is the primary suspect in the suspicious death of his ex-wife. Violence and strong language. 2005.

Not a Girl Detective [#2, Cece Caruso mysteries] CBA 7914

by Susan Kandel. Narrated by Deborah Brandt.

3 cassettes. 7 hours. Available for download.

California biographer Cece Caruso is writing a book about Carolyn Keene and stumbles upon a dead body while attending a Nancy Drew fan convention. 2005.

Dead as a Dinosaur CBA 7534

by Frances Lockridge and Richard Lockridge. Narrated by Alis Parris.

3 cassettes.

Mr. and Mrs. North investigate the death of mammalogist Dr. Orpheus Preson. The victim had claimed that someone was trying to drive him crazy, but nobody believed him until another body was found - killed by prehistoric methods. 1952.

Secret’s Shadow [#1, Cassidy McCabe mysteries] CBA 7616

by Alex Matthews. Narrated by Libet Wolf.

3 cassettes.

Therapist Cassidy McCabe gets drawn into investigating the death of her client who wrote a note before his alleged suicide blaming therapy for deepening his depression. 1996.

Cat on the Edge [#1, Joe Grey mysteries] CBA 7610

by Shirley Rousseau Murphy. Narrated by Steve Hunziker.

3 cassettes.

It's been quite a week for cat Joe Grey, through some inexplicable phenomenon, he now has the ability to understand and speak human language. It's a nightmare for a cat that’d prefer to sleep the day away carefree, but Joe can handle it until he witnesses a murder in the alley behind Jolly's Deli. 1996.

Looking for Rachel Wallace [#6, Spenser series] CBA 7300

by Robert B. Parker. Narrated by Steve Hunziker.

2 cassettes.

Rachel Wallace, a feminist author whose latest book targets "people in high places" who discriminate against gay women, hires Boston PI Spenser as a bodyguard. But Wallace is kidnapped on Spenser's watch and he frantically tries to find her. Violence and strong language. 1980.

Day Stripper CBA 7614

by Jenny Scholten. Narrated by Jacky Kennedy.

4 cassettes.

A San Francisco stripper uncovers dangerous information while looking into the death of a co-worker in a fast-paced mystery. 2000.

Over Tumbled Graves [#1, Caroline Mabry mysteries] CBA 7634

by Jess Walter. Narrated by Eileen Gruhn.

4 cassettes.

A Spokane detective finds herself face to face with a murderer while tracking a serial killer known as the Southbank Strangler. 2001.

Land of the Blind [#2, Caroline Mabry mysteries] CBA 7497

by Jess Walter. Narrated by Alita Kiaer.

4 cassettes.

Burned-out Spokane police detective Caroline Mabry is puzzled by the man in her interview room. Attorney and failed politician Clark Mason insists he's responsible for a murder, but his statement is taking him hours to write, and it starts with his childhood. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2003

Waltz into Darkness CBA 7083

by Cornell Woolrich. Narrated by Camille Blanchette.

5 cassettes.

Middle-aged Louis Durand, whose fiancé died 15 years ago on the eve of their wedding, decides to take one more chance on love. When the woman he knows only through correspondence arrives, she's younger and more beautiful that he had expected - and far more deadly. 1995.